I've been "goosed"
Jun 6, 2022 22:08:44 #
There was a photo bombing goose perched on just about every rock pinnacle around sunrise at Garden of the Gods. After about half an hour, they departed so I could get some "goose-less" shots.
Jun 6, 2022 22:48:41 #
Garden Of The Gods is a spectacular place. I was stationed at Fort Carson in 1967/68, and made many visits there. Always something new/different to see, and that kept me coming back. A must see if you’re in that area. Thanks for posting!
Andy
Andy
Jun 6, 2022 23:28:49 #
Nice sky high goosers. BTW there are some that hang out on high perches at Smith Rock.
Jun 7, 2022 00:52:09 #
Jun 7, 2022 06:10:34 #
MtManMD wrote:
There was a photo bombing goose perched on just about every rock pinnacle around sunrise at Garden of the Gods. After about half an hour, they departed so I could get some "goose-less" shots.
Jun 7, 2022 09:21:19 #
I sure hope that pair don’t have a nest up there. They seem to like to nest in high places, but have you ever seen Canadian goslings leaving the nest? No, the parents do not carry them out of the nest, the chicks have to jump. I wonder whether they would survive this fall.
Jun 7, 2022 10:00:59 #
MtManMD wrote:
There was a photo bombing goose perched on just about every rock pinnacle around sunrise at Garden of the Gods. After about half an hour, they departed so I could get some "goose-less" shots.
Jun 7, 2022 10:25:14 #
Magnificent subjects, both the landscapes and the geese in an unusual setting for them!!
Jun 7, 2022 15:35:40 #
Grump's Photos wrote:
Garden Of The Gods is a spectacular place. I was stationed at Fort Carson in 1967/68, and made many visits there. Always something new/different to see, and that kept me coming back. A must see if you’re in that area. Thanks for posting!
Andy
Andy
Happy to bring back memories. I was just passing through for a night and had to pay another visit in the morning before leaving.
Jun 7, 2022 15:38:59 #
ORpilot wrote:
Nice sky high goosers. BTW there are some that hang out on high perches at Smith Rock.
Thanks. I plan on spending a morning at Smith Rocks over the next few weeks and will keep a look out. It seems strange that neither location is where you'd expect to see geese.
Jun 7, 2022 15:39:30 #
Jun 7, 2022 15:42:10 #
Nalu wrote:
I sure hope that pair don’t have a nest up there. They seem to like to nest in high places, but have you ever seen Canadian goslings leaving the nest? No, the parents do not carry them out of the nest, the chicks have to jump. I wonder whether they would survive this fall.
They only seemed to be on the rocks for a short time. I arrived before sunrise and saw several flying up. After sun up, they all left. I'm sure there's a good explanation.
Jun 7, 2022 15:42:40 #
Jun 7, 2022 15:44:29 #
jederick wrote:
Magnificent subjects, both the landscapes and the geese in an unusual setting for them!!
Thanks. It was unusual and unexpected, so I thought it would be worth sharing.
Jun 7, 2022 15:48:47 #
MtManMD wrote:
Thanks. I plan on spending a morning at Smith Rocks over the next few weeks and will keep a look out. It seems strange that neither location is where you'd expect to see geese.
Look for them on the big rocks to the left...They either hang out on the river or the cliffs depending on where the Bald Eagles are.
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